About this Item: J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1967. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Later printing. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham. About fine in a very good price-clipped dustwrapper with a little rubbing and some small tears. Bookplate and ownership signature of American poet Eleanor Ross Taylor. Seller Inventory # 412855

About this Item: London:William Heinemann, 1905. hard cover. Condition: Very Good. No jacket. First Edition. London:William Heinemann. 1905. 1st trade edition. With drawings by Arthur Rackham. viii + 57pp+50 tipped in plates (with tissue guards). In very good condition. Rebound in quarter leather, with original covers bound in, and new end-papers. Gilt on leather spine and front cover still bright. Moderate foxing scattered throughout including on tissue guards, however plates are all in excellent condition. One plate, part of the double spread, has the lower right corner creased. Card with the signature of Washington Irving, with place and date, laid in on half title. A very good copy. Signed by authors. Seller Inventory # 21583

About this Item: William Heinemann, 1905. Hardback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). First edition.. 1st 1905. Good condition with no wrapper. Frontis and 50 superb colour plates, tissue-guarded and mounted on green card at rear of book. 62 text pages. Green cloth, gilt titles and vignette to front cover. SIGNED by the artist to half-title with a small doodle and dated 29/11/07. Spine and corners bumped and worn. A couple of tiny splits to rear edge of spine, top of spine is split/torn horizontally. Hinge between frontis and title-page is cracked causing frontis to be part-detached. Foxing to text pages and tissue-guards. [R]. SIGNED - please see description for details. Seller Inventory # 1311386

About this Item: Paris: Hachette et Cie., 1906, 1906. De Luxe Edition in FrenchThis Copy Specially Signed By Rackham[RACKHAM, Arthur, illustrator]. IRVING, Washington. Rip Van Winkle. Illustré par Arthur Rackham. Paris: Hachette et Cie.,1906. French Edition De Luxe, limited to 200 unsigned letterpress-numbered copies on 'Papier Whatman', this being copy no. 199, specially signed by Rackham. Quarto (11 x 8 5/8 in; 280 x 216 mm). x, 69, [3] pp. Frontispiece and fifty color plates with captioned tissue guards mounted on heavy brown stock. Publisher's full gilt-stamped vellum with original yellow ribbon ties. Small marginal wormhole affecting just the front free endpaper and the limitation leaf. An excellent copy, the binding fresh and clean. Housed in a plain chemise-style case.In 1906 Hachette et Cie, Paris, published two Edition DeLuxe versions of this title. There were 200 unsigned copies on 'Papier Whatman' and in addition another 20 copies that were signed by Rackham and printed on 'Papier du Japon.'Around the middle of 1904. Ernest Brown & Phillips commissioned 50 color illustrations to Rip Van Winkle, and purchased the originals and all rights for 300 guineas. The publishing rights were then resold in a complicated deal to Heinemann, before the illustrations were exhibited at Brown and Phillips' Leicester Galleries. Most of the Rip drawings were sold at the exhibition, and by October they had all found purchasers."Brown and Phillips' investment, made secure by the keenness of Rackham's purchasers, was not let down by the reviews his work received.". When, in September 1905, Rip Van Winkle was published, comparisons between Rackham and German artists [i.e. Dürer and Joseph Sattler] continued to be voiced, The Times remarking on 'the marvel of his Düreresque detail.'". The 51 illustrations, for a story of not more than five thousand words, enables the story to be told twice, once through Irving's words, and once again, image by image, through Rackham's pictures. In his illustrations, Rackham pays homage not only to Dürer, Cruikshank and Dutch seventeenth-century painting, but to contemporary artists, too." (Hamilton).". But the first work that greatly advanced his fame in the years immediately following his marriage was his edition of Rip Van Winkle? This lovely book decisively established Rackham as the leading decorative illustrator of the Edwardian period. The deluxe edition of the book was fully subscribed before the [Leicester Galleries] exhibition closed" (Hudson).Riall, p. 70. Latimore and Haskell, p. 26. Seller Inventory # 02512

About this Item: RACKHAM, ARTHUR (illustrator). (RACKHAM,ARTHUR)illus. RIP VAN WINKLE von Washington Irving. Leipzig: E.A. Seemann 1905. Large 4to (9 1/2 x 12"), Fine. The text is perfect bound in green wraps, illustrated in line. Each of the 50 incredible tipped-in color plates is mounted on a separate sheet of heavy green paper (plates have a white border). Both the text and the illustrations are housed in the original publisher's tan cloth portfolio that has lettering and an illustration in brown on the cover. Printed in Leipzig on fine laid paper. First German edition. Although not a stated limited edition and not signed, this is obviously a deluxe production. Not in Riall or Latimore/Haskell. A beautiful copy, rare. Seller Inventory # 22177

About this Item: London William Heinemann, 1905. One of 250 Signed Copies [RACKHAM, Arthur, illustrator]. IRVING, Washington. Rip Van Winkle. With Drawings by Arthur Rackham. London: William Heinemann, 1905. Edition de Luxe. Limited to 250 copies, numbered and signed by the artist, of which this is number 124. Large quarto. viii, 57, [1, blank], [1], [1, printer’s imprint] pp. Color frontispiece and fifty color plates mounted on heavy brown paper, with descriptive tissue guards, the plates collected after the text. Original vellum over boards decoratively stamped and lettered in gilt on front cover and spine. Top edge gilt, others uncut. Silk ties. Minor wrinkling to spine and a bit of bowing, otherwise a near fine copy. "The 1st book illustrated wholly by Rackham to be issued in a limited edition" (Riall). Latimore and Haskell, p. 26. HBS 66911. $5,000. Seller Inventory # 66911

About this Item: London: William Heinemann, 1905, 1905. "The First Book Illustrated Illustrated by Arthur RackhamTo be Issued in a Limited Edition" (Riall).Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe for E. Joseph[RACKHAM, Arthur, illustrator]. IRVING, Washington. Rip Van Winkle. London: William Heinemann, 1905. Deluxe Edition, one of 250 numbered copies signed by Arthur Rackham, this being copy no. 197. Quarto. 57 pp. Title-page printed in black and green. Color frontispiece and fifty color plates mounted on heavy brown paper with lettered tissue guards, collected at end of text. Slight foxing to first and last blank leaves only. Bound ca. 1991 by Sangorski & Sutcliffe for E. Joseph (stamp-signed in gilt on front turn-in) in full dark green crushed levant morocco. Covers ruled in gilt, front cover pictorially stamped and lettered in gilt to match the original 1905 cover design, spine paneled and lettered in gilt in compartments, gilt-ruled board edges and turn-ins, top edge gilt, others uncut, marbled endpapers. A fine copy.Around the middle of 1904. Ernest Brown & Phillips commissioned 50 color illustrations to Rip Van Winkle, and purchased the originals and all rights for 300 guineas. The publishing rights were then resold in a complicated deal to Heinemann, before the illustrations were exhibited at Brown and Phillips' Leicester Galleries. Most of the Rip drawings were sold at the exhibition, and by October they had all found purchasers."Brown and Phillips' investment, made secure by the keenness of Rackham's purchasers, was not let down by the reviews his work received.". When, in September 1905, Rip Van Winkle was published, comparisons between Rackham and German artists [i.e. Dürer and Joseph Sattler] continued to be voiced, The Times remarking on 'the marvel of his Düreresque detail.'". The 51 illustrations, for a story of not more than five thousand words, enables the story to be told twice, once through Irving's words, and once again, image by image, through Rackham's pictures. In his illustrations, Rackham pays homage not only to Dürer, Cruikshank and Dutch seventeenth-century painting, but to contemporary artists, too." (Hamilton).". But the first work that greatly advanced his fame in the years immediately following his marriage was his edition of Rip Van Winkle? This lovely book decisively established Rackham as the leading decorative illustrator of the Edwardian period. The deluxe edition of the book was fully subscribed before the [Leicester Galleries] exhibition closed" (Hudson).Latimore and Haskell p. 26. Riall p. 69. Gettings p. 176. Hamilton pp. 68. Hudson pp. 57, 167. Hudson, p. 180 (Rackham bookplate). Seller Inventory # 04248

About this Item: London William Heinemann 1905, 1905. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED DELUXE EDITION, No. 63 of 250 copies, SIGNED BY ARTHUR RACKHAM. "The 1st book illustrated wholly by Rackham to be issued in a limited edition". 4to. hardback bound in full vellum with gilt titles and decorations to spine and upper board. Top edge gilt. New endpapers and linen ties. Tipped-in colour frontispiece with captioned tissue-guard facing illustrated title page. 57pp. text with 3 line drawings, followed by 50 tipped-in colour plates on heavy dark brown paper with captioned tissue-guards. One plate has diagonal crease across corner and another has very faint scratch. All other plates in excellent condition. Numbered and signed by the artist on the Limitation page. Previous bookseller's description in pencil to inside front cover. No other markings or inscriptions. Slight darkening of page edges and a few small spots of foxing to pages 19-21. A few light marks to spine and upper board, with some staining to lower board. Overall a VERY GOOD, PLEASING COPY OF THIS RARE, SIGNED AND LIMITED EDITION. (Shelf 130) NOTE: Heavy Book (1.5 kg+): postage outside the UK might incur a surcharge.** Pictures available upon request, if not already displayed here.** The shop is open 7 days a week. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct. Seller Inventory # 46703

About this Item: London: William Heinemann, 1905, 1905. "The First Book Illustrated Wholly by Rackham To be Issued in a Limited Edition" (Riall). [RACKHAM, Arthur, illustrator]. IRVING, Washington. Rip Van Winkle. London: William Heinemann, 1905. Deluxe Edition, one of 250 numbered copies signed by Arthur Rackham, this being copy no. 230. Quarto. 57 pp. Color frontispiece and fifty color plates mounted on heavy brown paper with lettered tissue guards, collected at end of text. Publisher's vellum over boards. Front cover pictorially stamped and lettered in gilt, spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut, later silk ties. Minimal darkening to spine, otherwise a fine copy. Housed in a green cloth clamshell case with red morocco spine label. Around the middle of 1904. Ernest Brown & Phillips commissioned 50 color illustrations to Rip Van Winkle, and purchased the originals and all rights for 300 guineas. The publishing rights were then resold in a complicated deal to Heinemann, before the illustrations were exhibited at Brown and Phillips' Leicester Galleries. Most of the Rip drawings were sold at the exhibition, and by October they had all found purchasers. "Brown and Phillips' investment, made secure by the keenness of Rackham's purchasers, was not let down by the reviews his work received. ". When, in September 1905, Rip Van Winkle was published, comparisons between Rackham and German artists [i.e. Dürer and Joseph Sattler] continued to be voiced, The Times remarking on 'the marvel of his Düreresque detail.' ". The 51 illustrations, for a story of not more than five thousand words, enables the story to be told twice, once through Irving's words, and once again, image by image, through Rackham's pictures. In his illustrations, Rackham pays homage not only to Dürer, Cruikshank and Dutch seventeenth-century painting, but to contemporary artists, too." (Hamilton). ". But the first work that greatly advanced his fame in the years immediately following his marriage was his edition of Rip Van Winkle? This lovely book decisively established Rackham as the leading decorative illustrator of the Edwardian period. The deluxe edition of the book was fully subscribed before the [Leicester Galleries] exhibition closed" (Hudson). Latimore and Haskell p. 26. Riall p. 69. Gettings p. 176. Hamilton pp. 68. Hudson pp. 57, 167. Hudson, p. 180 (Rackham bookplate). Seller Inventory # 03924

About this Item: Hachette et Cie,, Paris:, 1906. Fifty-one full page color, tipped in illustrations by Arthur Rackham. (illustrator). Edition de Grand Luxe tiree su papier du Japon, number 15 of 20 copies, signed by the artist. One half morocco over marbled boards titled in gilt. Original vellum covers bound in, fine. Lattimore and Haskell only list an edition of 200 copies, unsigned under French edition and do not note this edition of 20 copies, signed. Text in French. Seller Inventory # Embry 82285

About this Item: Hachette et Cie, Paris. Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Signed Limited. 1906. ONE OF ONLY 20 DELUXE COPIES ON JAPAN VELLUM AND SIGNED BY RACKHAM. Publisher's full pictorial vellum gilt. With a mounted color frontispiece and the 50 mounted color plates together in the back. Ties lacking and covers slightly bowed, else a fine, bright copy. Rare in this edition. Signed by Artist. Seller Inventory # 4170

About this Item: Heinemann, 1905. Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition. A sharp copy of this limited edition of 250 copies SIGNED by Arthur Rackham. The book is in nice shape. The binding is tight, and the boards are crisp with light wear to the spine and edges. The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a lovely copy SIGNED by Rackham in collector's condition. We buy SIGNED Rackham books. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # ABE-5307437268